Meet Our Pastor – Rev. Leroy Elder

Rev. Leroy Elder with wife, Dr. Chandra Mayers-Elder, and daughters Olivia and Elizabeth
10 Facts About Our Pastor That You May Not Know!
- He’s a native of Belzoni, Mississippi, a small town in “The Delta”, where the Blues were born.
- He is the 3rd youngest sibling, with two sisters and six brothers, all delivered by midwives and weighing 10 lbs. or more at birth.
- HE CAN DANCE! He’s always wanted to learn to play the saxophone; he has one but cannot play.
- He loves music, history, sports, traveling and reading.
- He has an undergraduate degree from Jackson State University, a Masters degree in Management and Public Administration from Webster University, and a Master of Divinity from St. Paul School of Theology.
- He graduated from college at age 19.
- Before entering the ministry, he was a corporate buyer for a major aircraft manufacturing company.
- He’s a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
- He loves peanuts and popcorn; but the popcorn has to be cooked in a black cast iron skillet.
- He is the “Official Chaplain” at a local “Chick-fil-A” Restaurant where he proudly serves with his official “Chick-fil-A” hat and badge.